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Note: originally Charity and Abby weren't so involved in this story but I figured it looks better now and has a bigger effect later. This is another "mystery" chapter. Again, everything will make sense. And contrary to what SiobhanPleps is thinking, I do know what I'm doing. =-P Happy reading.

What is Meant to be Seen and What Should Never be Seen

I stared at myself sitting at a table, holding a book. It was a weird experience, I had never had a vision of myself, at least not like this. Not an out of body type. I looked around, a little terrified upon realizing how dark it was, where was I? Where were the candles coming from? I wondered as I continued to look around. I nearly jumped out of my skin as I noticed three women standing some distance away, watching vision me read. "What is happening?" I whispered as I continued to watch vision me point to something and turn to talk to whoever she—I was with. My eyes grew wider as I saw Fred turn around, walking over from the bookshelf. We were in the library? Why? Were we back together? I wondered but noticed how Fred didn't get too close, I watched myself tense, wanting to touch his hand put pulled away.

"Listen to this one," vision me started as I wrinkled my nose. "That's how I sound?" I asked as I made another face. My voice was so weird, and kind of high pitched, I definitely sounded girly. "Seers are the lowest forms of Fate, they walk the earth and have simple predictions of events that could happen under a particular set of circumstances. Occasionally the visions do get disturbed but most of the time they are in line with Fate itself" vision me paused to look at vision Fred who had taken a seat across from me. He looked so tired, so, sad.

"Okay, does it say anything about Alternate Seers?" he asked as he leaned away from me, either on purpose or because he was tired. I couldn't blame him for either.

"Yeah, they're higher up than Seers but not quite reaching to the level of Fate. It says," vision me paused, probably she—I felt bad about going back on Matt's word that I wouldn't look into this. "Alternate Seers, though above the Seers don't always have additional qualities, there are a rare few of special individuals who are able to compel a vision onto another Seer or in extreme circumstances onto another person. The consequences are often excoriating pain and therefore not advised. Because of their abnormality Alternate Seers can alter the course of Fate—"

"Probably why no one trust them" Fred interrupted but both vision me and real me hushed him up, though my voice sounded like an echo.

"But such cases are dealt with in the sternest and firmest manner possible, by the Fates themselves" vision me finished. I heard Fred say something, but I didn't know what, it sounded like I was going underwater.

"It was critical that you saw that" the figure in the far right said. I couldn't tell if she was looking at me, or if she was even there or the two other ones were there, just that it was darker than before.

"What?" I asked but I couldn't hear them. I couldn't see them either. "Hello" I shouted, my voice slightly panicking as I realized it was getting too dark, I couldn't see the candles anymore either.

"Ssh, she's coming around" I heard someone say as I shut my eyes tight, realizing the ground beneath me was cold.

"You couldn't have found me a couch…" I mumbled out as I blinked a few times before seeing the twins, Hermione, Melinda and Abby gathered around me. I was sure some other students were too but I was still light headed. "Help me up" I said to Melinda as her and Hermione pulled me up.

"What happened? What did you see?" Melinda asked but I was quick to nod at Abby. Melinda looked over too, but only for a split second. "She's a Seer, anyway, what happened?" she said as she turned back to me.

"I was reading" I said not completely comfortable with telling them in front of Abby. Thankfully I didn't have to say anymore, footsteps were coming around the corner.

"Is there a party going on around here?" I looked around Fred to see Professor "Madison" giving us all sweet innocent smiles.

"We're fine" I said realizing both Charity and Courtney were behind her. My stomach did a little drop as I saw Charity wink at Fred. I didn't have the energy or courage to see if he winked back.

"Good," Professor 'Madison' said. "Oh, I wanted to remind you dueling in the building is not allowed, therefore Charity I'm afraid you have detention" she said as I moved forward.

"It's not exactly called dueling when your opponent doesn't see it coming" I said as Charity glared at me.

"I'll keep that in mind" Madison replied, still unmoved.

"Don't give her detention, it was my fault, I told Abby if she saw Charity to curse her…I didn't mean literally" I lied giving Abby a 'play along' look but she just raised her eyebrow at me.

"And why would you want to do that to a fellow Gryffindor?" Madison asked with pretend full surprise. I clenched my teeth, I knew Charity was that stupid to believe her innocence but Courtney, she looked, beyond thrilled about it. Maybe there was some kind of Seal linking her.

"Because she's a bitch" I decided to say much to everyone's surprised based on Melinda and Hermione's gasps.

"Miss Allen, I don't think such vulgarity is necessary" Madison said as I shook my head at her. "I only came up to hand out the consequences of your actions Abby, I cannot defend you, Charity, against ignorant people" she added glancing over at me.

"It's okay, I handle myself on that matter" Charity replied and then, to my complete surprise she strolled up to Fred and kissed him. Full on the lips. I knew running away would only satisfy Madison, Charity and Courtney but the pain I felt standing there was nearly unbearable. And he wasn't stopping, he didn't pull away, he simply let her kiss him. I wasn't sure if I wished this was a vision or if I was glad it was happening now.

"Tammie," we all turned to see Matt coming up the stairs, he looked unfazed by the awkward situation, which I thought was quite weird, especially since he had been so awkward around me the last couple of days.

"Hey" I said, my voice strained.

"Can I talk to for a second?" he asked though not meaning it for it to be a question. I looked around, Melinda and Hermione seemed all for it, for once, while George looked bittersweet over the whole situation. Abby was staring angrily at Charity and Fred and Madison and Burnner looked—disappointed? It was pleasant to see Charity looked annoyed and flabbergasted by the situation, she got Fred but I still had Matt. Kind of. Fred wasn't looking in our direction so I couldn't see his face but I knew it would hurt like hell if I did.

"Yeah, I said quietly as I followed Matt down another set of stairs. We ended up in a hallway, I don't know why, I just kept walk, at some point Matt had let me take the lead even though he had pulled me aside.

"He kissed her! He bloody kissed her!" I said breathlessly as I paced quickly back and forth. I had no clue what was holding me together, why I didn't start jinxing people or screaming. I was so angry, so hurt, so everything. I stopped to take painful breathes.

"C'mere" Matt said as he moved closer. I wanted to protest, to tell him to beat it but as he touched my arm and brought me into a hug I just lost all energy. "I'm sorry" he said quietly as he held me. I didn't cry this time, just concentrated on breathing, concentrated on how strong Matt's arms were, how he made me feel something which was better than the slowly growing hole of nothing I had in my stomach. "It will get better, I promise" he said but I shook my head.

"Did you have a vision about it?" I asked with annoyance as he sighed but shook his head. "Then how do you know?" I asked angrily as he pulled me into another hug.

"I just do" he said with great effort to make it sound simple. When we pulled apart I stayed close, looking at him. We were back in the same situation we were in before, at the library. I wanted him, he wanted me. Hell, if Charity could get what she wanted. I thought as I made a move toward Matt but he became cold and rigid so I pulled away.

"Don't you want this?" I asked angrily as he looked away.

"Yes, but," he shifted. "Not like this Tam, not when you're hurt and unfortunately for me the only way you're not hurt is if you're with Fred" he said. I could hear the pain in his voice. I wanted to slap him, I wasn't with Fred, I probably wouldn't be with Fred again, why didn't he understand that? Why did he keep admitting he liked me but did nothing about it?

"Are you playing with my heart?" I asked as I moved away from him.

"No, I swear," he said almost in a plea. "As hard as it is on you, it's just as hard on me" he said but I shook my head.

"I'm right here" I shouted at him.

"Yeah, but I'm not" he whispered. I wanted to ask what he meant, why he—like Fred—assumed they couldn't be with me. I ran a hand through my hair, my bangs falling in my face as I sighed and looked at Matt who was staring at me, a little more intensely than before. I should've asked what was wrong, I should've pressed the issue but instead I turned my mind to the other issue. "Your sister seems fine" I started.

"No she's not, but, not for the reasons you think" he said quickly as he focused his attention on the ground. Ignoring his comment I continued.

"We think this is some kind of blood thing Burnner is doing. It's only seemed to affect Draco, George and myself. We don't know why or how to prove it" I said as Matt slowly nodded.

"We could test it" he suggested.

"How? I just said it affected everyone" I reminded him.

"We haven't tried Courtney or Fred" he said as I tensed a little, I didn't want to test Fred, I didn't want to hurt him more. "If he's up for it, we could form some plan. Get Courtney to react and Fred too" he said.

"Like what?" I asked flatly.

"A duel, George could have a go at me upon realizing his brother was 'Sealed' to Courtney and then Courtney will break the Seal as I'm getting hurt but at the last second I'll have a wham at George and Fred will 'snap' out of it, react. Two wands, one spell, or however it goes" he said proudly, as if he had accomplished a Potion to Snape's liking.

"Do you know how fucked up that plan is?" I asked when I was able to find my voice. "First off, George would flat out kill you and second, I don't trust Courtney to pretend she's interested in anyone—"

"Well, technically he's 'Sealed' to her so he'll go after her and since she likes the attention and doesn't like you she'd go for him—"

"And third, Charity and Fred, remember? Or did you just erase that kiss out of your mind?" I asked, I knew I sounded kind of mean, but, it was a stupid plan. "Do you not remember our plan last time? The Quidditch game?" I continued.

"All of us will be in on it, you just have to talk to Fred" he said slowly and cautiousness as I stared blankly at him.

"Okay, I'm sure it took all George's willpower to not kill me when I talked to him today, I don't think he'd hold back if I approached Fred. Besides, I'm sure with all the attention his lips are getting he's probably forgotten about me." I knew Matt wanted to argue but I just wanted him to shut up. "Matt, we're not doing another plan," I said as he sucked in air.

"Do you have a better idea?" he asked but I didn't respond.

"What do you know about the Fates?" I asked him, the question randomly popping up in my head.

"There's a book in the restricted section about it. Tell me you're okay with this plan and I'll find a way to grant you access to that book" he said. I stiffened, he had never played this card before, I thought as I stared at him, trying to figure out if he was lying. But I knew he wasn't. I trusted him, even if I didn't know why or no one else did, I just could.

"Fine" I said as he quickly shook the look of surprise off his face.

"You're reckless when you're single" he said trying to joke.

"Fred has become my logical morale compass, contrary to his personality and popular belief" I explained as Matt nodded.

"Talk to him Tammie, if not today, tomorrow, if not this week, next week, but talk to him" he said giving me his best half-hearted smile as he walked off, leaving me alone with my thoughts.